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Here is some startling news about gum disease. According to the CDC, about 47.2% of adults aged 30 and above have gum disease. Even worse, about 70% of senior citizens have gum disease. While these statistics aren’t encouraging, you can do something to stop the menace. With tips and tricks from Inspiration Dental, residents in and around Riverview, Florida, can keep periodontal disease in check.
When you don’t practice optimal dental hygiene, plaque accumulates and eventually forms tartar or calculus that collects on your teeth and below the gums. Tartar and plaque buildup invites harmful bacteria that inflame your gums. In the early form of gum disease (gingivitis), you experience gum redness, mild bleeding, and swollen gums. Fortunately, gingivitis is reversible when you embark on a treatment plan.
Unfortunately, if you don’t treat gingivitis, it advances to periodontitis that infects the bone and tissues beneath the gum. The classic symptoms of periodontitis include chronic bad breath, gum recession, and loose teeth. Unfortunately, the damage is already done at this stage, and the disease can’t be cured. However, certain periodontal therapies can restore your oral health to its former self.
The good news is that you can prevent periodontal disease from happening in the first place. Dr. Janis Milne advises you to follow the below health habits to fight gum disease.
Need to learn more about gum disease? Are you looking for gum disease treatment in Riverview, FL? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, please dial (813) 638-0313 to book an appointment with Inspiration Dental.
Dr. Janis Milne is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care for patients while focusing on preventing dental problems. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry before completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. She continues to further her education by attending various dental programs. She loves helping her patients achieve their best smiles while dealing with their fears, concerns, and expectations.
Dr. Rosalia "Rosie" Kickish is a highly qualified dentist with over nine years of experience. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, following a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of Charleston. She completed advanced training at the University of Florida's General Dentistry program. Dr. Kickish has practiced in Goose Creek, SC, and Tallahassee, FL, honing her expertise in general dentistry. Now at Inspiration Dental in Riverview, FL, she is dedicated to providing compassionate care and building lasting patient relationships in the Tampa Bay community.
Dr. Rosalia "Rosie" Kickish is a highly qualified dentist with over nine years of experience. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, following a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of Charleston. She completed advanced training at the University of Florida's General Dentistry program. Dr. Kickish has practiced in Goose Creek, SC, and Tallahassee, FL, honing her expertise in general dentistry. Now at Inspiration Dental in Riverview, FL, she is dedicated to providing compassionate care and building lasting patient relationships in the Tampa Bay community.